Support fort zen2 is a confusing topic.
Support fort zen2 is a confusing topic.
You should consider the source that matches your needs. PCPartpicker offers detailed component info but may have limitations, while Asus provides official compatibility assurances. For reliability, check the manufacturer’s support page first.
It's challenging to provide guidance without understanding the motherboard you're using. Could you clarify which ASUS model you have selected?
You'll be able to put the chip in the motherboard, but theres a chance you'll need to update the BIOS because the prime A is last gen. You might get shipped a board with a BIOS thats already been updated to be compatible with Zen 2 but theres a small chance you'll get a board thats been sitting in a warehouse for a year and hasn't been updated.
The 3800x offers more power and is the main concern here are the VRMs on your board. Liquid cooling isn't essential since there are air coolers that perform better, have fewer failures, and operate more quietly. You should be okay as long as you're not pushing the 3800x to overclocking. Also, if you say the BIOS is up-to-date, make sure it was recently updated—just to be safe.
The Zen 2 chips are certified to work if you have BIOS version 1201 or newer, PCPartPicker is just telling you "you could get a board with an older BIOS on it from a store", which is very true. So while there is a chance it will have the correct BIOS, there is also a chance the other way around.